NHL Conference Final 2027
The 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Final: May 2027 (dates TBA). The Eastern and Western Conference finals; the winners receive the Prince of Wales Trophy and the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.
Conference Final Schedule and Scores
How the Conference Final Works
The Eastern and Western Conference finals; the winners receive the Prince of Wales Trophy and the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.
Who plays
The four second-round winners.
Matchups
One series in the East and one in the West.
Home field
The team with more regular-season points, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What is next
The two conference champions meet in the Stanley Cup Final.
How to Watch
ESPN/ABC has one conference final and TNT/truTV/HBO Max the other in the US; Sportsnet carries both in Canada.
Where This Round Sits
- Regular seasonSep – Apr 10
- First RoundApr (TBA)
- Second Round
- Conf. Final
- Cup FinalJun (TBA)
Everything on this Conference Final page updates automatically: matchups when they are set, scores while games are on, results when they end. The full bracket shows how this round connects to the rest of the 2027 NHL playoffs.
Conference Final FAQ
When is the Conference Final?
May 2027 (dates TBA).
Who plays?
The four second-round winners.
What channel?
One series on ESPN/ABC, the other on TNT/truTV/HBO Max; Sportsnet in Canada.
How many games?
Best of seven: the first team to four wins advances.
Who has home ice?
The team with more regular-season points, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What comes next?
The two conference champions meet in the Stanley Cup Final.